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Enews – Summer 2017
IN THIS ISSUE Welcome to Summer 2017 Newsletter Back to top
Welcome to Summer 2017 This summer’s Newsletter signifies that I have been in post for almost a year, and the Newsletter topsy-turvy nature of the job means that I am reporting on the usual eclectic mix of great events, substantial achievements, quirky accomplishments and unexpected OC Society Recent Events developments.
OC News Since I last wrote, the College has decided to open a new girls’ house [desperately needed] as soon as this September, and many thanks to those in the OC Community OC Sporting News who have provided much needed financial assistance with this project. The slightly OC Arts irritating consequence of the chosen location for this expansion was that our office has had to move, and doing this in May, just after an audit and the Reunion, was quite In Memoriam stressful! But we are now happily ensconced on the edge of the Close, in what is designated The Sixth Form Centre, and was previously the San … and, before that, I Miscellanea believe it served as lodgings for senior boys – that’s probably an era we would be wise not to investigate too closely! Provisional Events Programme
Keep in Touch
UPCOMING EVENTS
29 Jun OC Golf Society Golf Day 3 Jul OC Cricket Week 3-7th July 2017 8 Jul 2007 Leavers Reunion 13 Jul Tour of Dartington Glass, Torrington 9 Sep Lunch at Tom Gover's Much of my time is now inevitably spent on tedious administrative chores designed to
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23 Sep 30 Years of Girls make The Society compliant with legislation e.g. regarding data and insurance, but rest Reunion assured that with the splendid support of Lucy Nash in particular, and also the indispensable Jeremy Pickles and Laura Adams, we are looking to evolve what we do 7 Oct OC Lunch prior to to provide opportunities for OCs to meet and celebrate friendships old and new. To this Governors Cup end, both the Bristol and London Branches have undertaken to review what they offer, match and make it more appealing to a wider range of OCs. We hope that this meets with 10 Oct Concert to your approval, and that it inspires some of you who have become “detached” to inaugurate the re-engage with Clifton in one way or another. The first shoots of what to expect can be refurbished organ gleaned from the contents of this Newsletter. 13 Oct Cardiff Dinner It is also important that I formally announce that the 2018 Reunion [for those in the top age bracket!] will no longer be a Saturday affair – we are aiming to do lunch in the 24 Oct Tel Aviv Reunion marquee on the Thursday [May 24th] before Commem, with a programme both before and after that will hopefully drag you back to Clifton! Younger age cohorts can expect to FORWARD TO A retain the “Saturday tradition”, but we felt that the 70+ brigade would derive far more from this new initiative. Further details will follow in due course. FRIEND Finally, two brief announcements to wrap things up: first, what is known in the office as Know someone who might be the PIF Prize [for a rapid return of the Personal Information Form last autumn] goes to interested in this email? Why Mark Jason [PH -1989]; and secondly, OCs might be interested to read the Head’s not forward this email to them. most recent Newsletter by clicking here. UPDATE YOUR DETAILS OC Society Recent Events Back to top
If you have recently moved house or changed your email Commem – 27 May 2017 address, please contact the office on The school managed to celebrate Commem [email protected] in style, and although the sun did not shine, the rain did not fall! An entertaining and thought provoking sermon in Chapel was expertly delivered by Michael Crick [Channel 4 News]; “a mixed bag” of Hon. OCs enjoyed an excellent lunch in the SCR; and an OC XI resembling a rogues’ gallery gave the College XI a run for their money in a competitive 20/20 match on The Close.
Polack’s Reunion – 10 May 2017
A crowd [or should that be “tribe”?] of more than 80 Old Polackians gathered at the Westminster Synagogue to reminisce and hear about plans for the future, over drinks and canapes. The Head and the Chairman of PHET set the scene, Madeleine Panto [OH 2016] spoke of her recent experience of life at the school, and Lauren Chiren [i/c Jewish Life at Clifton] outlined forthcoming developments. It was an excellent occasion, with pupils of every Housemaster going back to Albert Polack in attendance. Polack’s was an extraordinary institution, and this occasion served as a perfect reminder of that truth.
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Reunion for those who left 1993-2001 – 6 May 2017
On May 6th, the College hosted a marvellous reunion for those who left the school in the 1990's. The proceedings got underway with a Chapel service at 11.30, at which Jez Walters [SH 1997] preached with clarity, humour and insight, lightly dusted with nostalgia: he earned a round of applause from the school, a rare honour!
Drinks and an excellent lunch followed, and the afternoon provided an opportunity to see those parts of the school that have changed so much in the last 20 years, notably the Music School, the Science School and 4/5 Worcester Road. The re-located
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Watson's also drew gasps from the traditionalists among the 100 or so returning OCs, and there was a remarkable trip down memory lane as Lucy Nash hosted a tour of the Pre, where some of the attendees had started as boarders in the mid 1980's!
The XI playing King's Taunton provided a suitable backdrop to tea taken largely on the parapet, and the evening's festivities kicked off at 7.00 pm. The highlights were undoubtedly a sparkling address from the Head Master, and a hilarious after dinner speech from Pat Chatterton [SH 1996]. But the abiding memory of the evening will be of the fun, the camaraderie and the simple enjoyment afforded by the opportunity to catch up with old friends. One OC summed it up beautifully in this note of thanks:
"I think the day went beyond any of our expectations. It was amazing to catch up with everyone and it really was like we'd never been away."
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1862 Lunch – 5 May 2017
Jeremy Pickles’ fourth annual lunch for members of the 1862 Club was a great success. It was very well attended by those who have pledged money to the College in their wills. It provided a marvellous opportunity to catch up with old friends and hear from the Head Master a clear statement of intent about where the school is going.
Lunch at B & C Golf Club – 21 April 2017
The Bristol Branch organized a wonderful early summer lunch for 25 OCs at the B & C. It was suitably informal and a throwback to a different era i.e. alcohol was consumed at lunchtime during the working week! It was great to see so many “new” faces. Hopefully, support for further Bristol Branch initiatives will be equally lively!
New York Dinner – 6 April 2017
Graeme McEvoy [SH 1987] organized an excellent dinner at The Penn Club for 25 OCs, with fundraising at the top of the agenda. $60000 was raised and will certainly be put to good use. The following evening there was a thoroughly enjoyable “informal drinks” at the St Cloud Bar off Times Square – the Secretary can confirm that a round of G&T’s in Manhattan is considerably more expensive than in Westbury on-Trym!
Redgrave Gala – 19 March 2017
A stellar night at the Redgrave Theatre 50th Birthday Gala.
All those who participated and the many guests at the Redgrave celebration were treated to an evening which will live long in the memory and we are indebted to all those OCs and pupils who contributed performances,
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as well as the school caterers.
“How do you hold a dinner in a theatre?”…. I was asked by many prior to the event, fearing a TV dinner on their lap!
Well, the vision was to seat diners on the stage and erect a performance platform over the seating. This innovation worked and provided a unique experience for all involved.
Starting in the Joseph Cooper Music school with a champagne reception and chance to see archivist Dr Knighton’s retrospective exhibition of drama across the years. The Bristol Old Vic Theatre school students kicked the evening off in a rousing way. Everyone then made their way over to the Redgrave and thus unfolded a marvellous three hours of eclectic entertainment and fine dining.
Our guest of honour Jemma Redgrave welcomed everyone and then performances from OCs across the years and former staff kept the entertainment rolling until the end. Performances include songs from the shows, Shakespeare monologues , Dance, Monty Python and ‘Yes Head Master’ sketches.
All profits from the evening go towards the Trevor Howard Scholarship for the performing arts.
Newcastle and Leeds – 9/10 March 2017
The Secretary undertook a journey into the heart of northern darkness, to reconnect with his roots and assess the wellbeing of OCs north of Birmingham! The Leeds “informal” was expertly organized by Chris Gibbs [ST 1975] and well attended by those no longer living the student life; Newcastle’s organizer was Henry Watson [NT 2014] and, by contrast, the Secretary was the oldest person in the pub by 30 years! Nonetheless, it was a “double header” worth repeating in the future.
Oxford Dinner – 27 February 2017
Oxford Dinner – a bumper crop of more than 40 OCs gathered in Exeter College and enjoyed an excellent evening … .a Choral Recital in the Chapel, drinks in the Rector's Drawing Room, dinner in Hall and further refreshments in the Undercroft. Splendid – and many thanks in particular are owed to the organizers- in-chief, Bart Thiede [SH 2015] and Will Slatton [ET 2015].
Networking Breakfasts
It should be noted that there have been 4 “Networking Breakfasts” in the Pavilion since the last Newsletter. These are very sociable and enjoyable events, for OCs and parents, so please contact the office if you want to know more.
OC News Back to top
Andrew Nethsingha (WaH 1985)
Congratulations to Andrew Nethsingha, Director of Music at St John's College Cambridge, who has been awarded the choral prize in the 2017 BBC Music Magazine
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Awards.
The award was decided by public vote.
View website: http://awards.classical- music.com/
Seb Hoyle (DH 1991)
Seb Hoyle is an Ambassador of Aerospace Bristol, a new museum and learning centre which is opening in the summer and houses Concord. Clifton College has a long standing association with Filton and the aerospace industry.
Seb, the current Bristol Branch OC Chair, is one of a number of Ambassadors involved in the project.
Aerospace Bristol will be a major industrial heritage museum and educational centre which hopes to inspire future generations into the engineering industry. Based in Filton, the centre plans to bring this to life through the presentation of the stories and achievements of Bristol's world-class aerospace industry – past, present and future. Concorde, a true icon of British design and technology, is the centre-piece of the museum.
View website: http://aerospacebristol.org/
Alan Bailey (ET 1991)
On Tuesday 21st March Alan Bailey was awarded a Lord Mayor’s medal at the Mansion House for his various voluntary roles to promote Bristol, support enterprise and skills, raise awareness of sustainability and help the Bristol region become a sustainable and thriving economy. After 10 years of Chairing the Low Carbon South West network and 20 years of volunteering on numerous Boards and initiatives, it is lovely for him to be awarded this civic honour by his home city.
Julian Matthews (WiH 1983) – Tiger Nation
Julian is leading a charity bike ride for Tiger Conservation …. Please follow the link if you are interested in supporting the project. It’s not that different from a bit of mountain biking in Leigh Woods!
Dr Eric Albone (Hon. OC) – Bestowal of the Order of the Rising Sun,
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Gold and Silver Rays
Eric Albone, former member of staff, has been recognized by the government of Japan for his outstanding work in promoting and organizing the UK-Japan Young Scientist Workshops in Cambridge, Tohoku and Nagoya Universities in 2016, and this summer again in Cambridge and in Kyoto.
More information
Simon Smith (SH 1975) – Congratulations
Simon Smith CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea in succession to Mr Charles Hay MVO, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Smith will take up his appointment during March 2018.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-her-majestys-ambassador-to-the- republic-of-korea–2
David Stern (PH 1996) – Congratulations
David Stern, Old Polackian, has been appointed to the board of St George's House at Windsor Castle by HM The Queen.
https://www.stgeorgeshouse.org/about-us/board/
OC Sporting News Back to top
Lea Van Der Zwalmen (WT 2015)
Congratulations to Lea, who has retained her Rackets World Title in 2017.
(Pictured here with Reggie Williams, Rackets Pro at Clifton College.)
James Telling (ET 2007) & Freddie Kalfayan (ET 2012)
James and Freddie entered the British Open Rackets Doubles at Queens – here is James’ post tournament assessment:
"Given the ridiculously tough first round we were given, our performance was not bad! We lost 4-1 to a pair who had one of the best players in the world with a steady partner. We should have won another game but bottled it as you can so easily do in rackets! However, very good fun nonetheless! Thanks for the support!"
OCFC
Chairman’s Report (Adam Graveney – NT 2001)
“Another season done, another trophy won, another promotion secured and yet I still feel this season could have been even better.
I say that because the club was in a situation for both teams to win more silverware this
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season. Sadly, the 1st team came up short, losing in the final of the Norman Hardy Cup. Although the 1st team had a mixed showing in the league, they really showed their true form in the Cup, knocking out the 1st Division winners Sneyd Park in the early rounds – one of the highlights of the season. I firmly believe the foundations are in place to push for league honours and the work Dan Grech (SH 2005) has done over the last couple of seasons should hopefully help the next person stepping up to run the 1st team in 2017/18. The shining light in the club this year was the reserve team led by Maxwell Hope (NT 1998), with a few “senior pros” behind him. Falling twice in semi finals in their respective cups, they would not be denied in the league, winning the 3rd division on the last day of the season. A great team spirit and some cracking results meant they deservedly won promotion to division 2.”
Ryan Bresnahan Memorial Hockey – OCs vs The School
A strong OC XI took on the school at the end of March in this annual fixture, played in memory of Ryan Bresnahan (MH). The OCs recorded a 2-1 victory, and, more importantly, helped to keep the charity, A Life for a Cure, very much in the Clifton consciousness.
OC Arts Back to top
David Henshaw (BH 1965) – Executive Producer
Channel 4′s current affairs docuseries ‘Dispatches’ is slated to investigate the return of disgraced British doctor Andrew Wakefield.
Wakefield was removed from the UK medical register for a fraudulent 1998 research paper that supported the discredited claim that linked the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to autism.
In Trump, The Doctor and the Vaccine Scandal, reporter Cathy Newman will look to uncover the links between the anti-science agenda of President Donald Trump and the anti-vax movement, while also revealing how Minnesota is currently experiencing the largest outbreak of Measles since the disease was eradicated in 2000.
Bryan Senior (PH 1953)
Congratulations to Bryan Senior, whose 40th solo show, “Tunbridge Wells & Nearby – Figures, Streets, Landscapes”, was held at the Trinity Gallery during May.
Braham Murray (PH 1961)
Congratulations to Braham Murray, founding Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange Theatre, who directed a rehearsed reading of Eva Hoffman’s new play, The Ceremony, at JW3 in London in May.
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John Cleese (NT 1958)
John Cleese is returning to TV sitcom in a six-part family comedy ordered by the BBC.
Edith, produced by BBC Studios, is written by Oscar-nominated Charles McKeown and features Cleese alongside Alison Steadman and Jason Watkins.
The show follows a widowed woman who is poised to marry her neighbour until her 50-year-old son returns to live at home after divorcing his wife.
Nick Jones (ET 1983)
Nick exhibited his work at the The Crane Kalman Gallery in London in March and April in a show entitled “Aurora”. A book to accompany the exhibition has also been published.
http://www.cranekalman.com/exhibition/nicholas- jones-aurora
Adam James (SH 1990)
Congratulations to Adam, who became the first OC Prime Minister, albeit in the BBC2 Drama, Charles III.
Melik Kaylan (1974)
Melik's latest column is about the British MI6 agent behind the Trump Russia dossier, why he went to ground and other revelations.
Website link.
In Memoriam Back to top
It is with much regret that we notify you of the death of the following Old Cliftonians that have not been previously reported. We offer our sympathies to their families and friends.
Any obituaries that we have received can be found on the OC website here.
Nigel Dodd, Head of English 1960-69
Alastair MacKenzie (BH 1952) on 29 June 2015
Peter Ferner (PH 1960) on 21 August 2016
Charles Vyvyan (DH 1957) on 1 October 2016
Victor Sandelson (PH 1946) on 2 November 2016
Nigel Rodley (PH 1960) on 25 January 2017
Mure Smith (BH 1949) on 6 February 2017
John Cameron-Hayes (BH 1940) on 4 March 2017
Dick Lloyd (WiH 1943) on 12 March 2017
David Perry (WiH 19556) on 8 April 2017
Michael Warren (WH 1952) on 16 April 2017
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Peter Wells (ST 1954) on 21 April 2017
Miscellanea Back to top
Question: January 28th was the day of Dudley's Memorial. Which European ruler has a feast day on this date? His canonization by an anti-Pope was declared null and void, though he was subsequently beatified.
Answer: Charlemagne
Question: Which OC used this key in 1922, to open which door on the campus?
Provisional Events Programme Back to top
OC Golf Society Day Bristol & Clifton Golf Club, Beggar Bush Lane, Failand, Bristol BS8 3TH 29 June 2017 More Information
OC Cricket Week 3-7th July 2017 The Pavilion, Clifton College, College Road, Bristol BS8 3JH 3 July 2017 More Information
2007 Leavers Reunion The Pavilion, Clifton College, College Road, Bristol BS8 3JH 8 Jul 2017 More Information
Tour of Dartington Glass, Torrington Dartington Glass, Dartington Crystal, Linden Close, Torrington, Devon EX38 7AN 13 Jul 2017 More Information
Lunch at Tom Gover's Cliff Bank, Daymer Lane, Trebetherick, Cornwall PL27 6SA 9 Sep 2017 More Information
30 Years of Girls Reunion Clifton College, Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3EZ 23 September 2017 More Information
OC Lunch prior to Governors Cup Match
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Cafe, Languages Block, 4/5 Worcester Road, Bristol BS8 3JL 7 Oct 2017 More Information
Concert to Inaugurate the Refurbished Organ Clifton College, Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3EZ 10 October 2017More Information
Cardiff Dinner Cardiff and County Club, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1DA 13 October 2017 More Information
Tel Aviv Reunion To be Advised 24 October 2017 More Information
Clifton College Drama Performance and Drinks Crypt then Redgrave Theatre, Percival Road, Bristol BS8 3LE 9 Nov 2017 More Information
OC Society AGM Clifton College, Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3EZ 17 November 2017 More Information
Globe Theatre Fundraising Dinner The Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT 23 November 2017 More Information
Carol Concert followed by Drinks Clifton College Chapel, Guthrie Road, Bristol BS8 3EZ 10 Dec 2017 More Information
OC Pantomime Redgrave Theatre, Percival Rd, Avon, Bristol BS8 3LE 4-6 January 2018 More Information
Reunion for those who left PRIOR to 1966 The Close, Clifton College, College Road, Bristol BS8 3JH 24 May 2018 More Information
PHET 25-Year Celebration Clifton College, Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3EZ 17 June 2018 More Information
Keep in Touch Back to top
Keeping in Touch at www.oc-online.co.uk
We encourage you to register on the OC Website if you haven’t already done so at www.oc-online.co.uk. Many OCs are taking advantage of the ability to access their contemporaries via the site and to keep in touch with OC activities. You can also promote your business through the Old Cliftonian Business Network. Developing this area of activity is still very much a work in progress but we are delighted to see that a number of OCs have now offered to come back to the School to help with career development and mentoring opportuntities for our pupils.
There are a number of Social Networking sites for OCs, please click on the link for:
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